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Tafraoui

Tafraoui is an active military air base in Algeria, operated by Algeria. Home to Air Officers' School (EOA), flying L-39 Albatros.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇩🇿 Algeria
Location🇩🇿 Algeria
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Units & aircraft
Air Officers' School (EOA) · L-39 Albatros
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates35.4830°N, -0.5170°E
Elevation173 m (568 ft)
Map
Map of Tafraoui
Nearby Bases
  1. 38 km Bou Sfer
  2. 186 km Chlef
  3. 222 km Melilla Military Airfield · 🇪🇸 Spain
  4. 256 km San Javier Air Base · 🇪🇸 Spain
  5. 282 km Alcantarilla Air Base · 🇪🇸 Spain
Related
All Military Air Bases Algeria Air Bases
Operating forces
🇩🇿 Algeria Algeria Air Force

Description

Tafraoui is located in the Oran Province of Algeria, situated within the Oued Tlélat District near the city of Oran. The municipality contains an airfield of the same name. During World War II, the capture of Tafraoui Airport was a component of Operation Torch.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 212026 Updated Recorded the unit operating this aircraft type
  2. AUG 142026 Updated Based aircraft recorded: L-39 Albatros
  3. JAN 192026 Created Page created: Tafraoui; then secondary name removed